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Ahan: Reviving rural artistic traditions
Inspired by the ‘one village, one product programme’ the project aims to protect and promote local craft.
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MQM sets 2 day deadline for action against extortionists
Interior Minister says 30 extortionists held, traders clash during Karachi strike.
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Cameron, Gilani discuss trade, security and education
Cameron urges India, Pakistan to go beyond cricket diplomacy.
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YouTube video of the day: Awaiting Gol Chakkar
"Gol Chakkar", the sequel of the famous short film Sole Search, is all set to be released this summer.
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Federal government devolves five ministries to provinces
Notification issued by government. Students, employees of the HEC protest against the devolution of the body.
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Pakistan orders safety review of nuke plants
The authority says the nuclear power plants in Pakistan 'do not pose any unwarranted radiation hazard'.
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Punjab govt hires 465 new doctors as protests continue
Punjab Health Department claims it has suspended 188 doctors, YDA plays down reports of fresh recruits.
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Afridi says anti-India comments 'out of context'
Pakistan captain Shahid Afridi seeks to counter anger over recent comments about Pak-India ties.
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The ‘masala’ menace online
Adult websites featuring amateur Pakistani girls are a fast growing criminal trend with dangerous consequences.
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Going viral in Pakistan
Zohair Toru, Chand Nawab, Owais 'Lovely' and Boom Boom World Cup have won us over.
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PPP invites Jamali to join party
Jamali says he will decide to join or not base on what is best for the country.
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Army revamps Swat for skiing gala
Pakistan Army retakes Swat, organises four-day amateur skiing competition.
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Pillion riding: Two killed in hit-and-run
Two men were killed after they were hit by a speeding van.
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One killed, two injured
A woman was killed and two men injured after a coach ran over a motorcycle.
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Tenants rally for ownership rights
Dozens of women staged a rally in Khanewal on Monday.
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Ties with Australia: Envoy sees business forum role
PABF can play a dramatic role to strengthen bilateral trade relations between Australia and Pakistan.
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Sexual assault: 10-year-old girl points finger at father
LHC grants bail to alleged rapist after victim changes testimony.
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Memorandum: Universities to work together
The MoU was signed by Prof Muhammad Nawaz.
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Illegal immigration: 27 Pakistanis sent back by Iran
Pakistani nationals enter Iran without relevant travel documents.
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Sindh, Balochistan doctors warn of strikes
Express solidarity with Punjab colleagues, call for uniform payscales.
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Honour killing: Couple murdered in Dera Murad Jamali
Man and woman were killed by unidentified armed men on the pretext of disloyalty.
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Safety measures: Nuclear authority offers help to Japan
PNRA advises Energy Commission to revisit safety aspects of power plants.
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Darul Qaza: APC threatens long march if judges not appointed
APC warns of ‘alarming consequences’ if govt fails to make Darul Qaza functional.
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Wildlife: Snow leopard on the prowl in Gilgit
The endangered animal has been on a killing spree of cattle for weeks.
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Losing ground: Bagh’s fighters retreating
Mangal Bagh’s loyalists have started retreating from clashes with Zakhakhel tribesmen in Tirah Valley.
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Khyber Agency: Afghan students of slain cleric vow revenge
Maulana Hashim’s beheading has sparked bloody clashes in the region.
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‘Construction of new GHQ underway’
Pakistan Army has begun construction on a new complex for its General Headquarters (GHQ) in Islamabad.
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Losing ground: Unprocessed passport backlog crosses 0.25m
Tens of thousands forced to cancel travel plans due to the backlog of unprocessed passports.
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Presidential pardon: Punjab delaying release of Indian prisoner
Punjab govt wants to create an impression that the president’s orders would not be easily implemented.
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SC reserves verdict on PCO judges’ intra-court appeals
SC had earlier asked govt to submit report on constitutional status of the PCO judges.
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Pakistan drops opposition to India’s participation at Ankara moot
Conference to focus on regional security and development issues.
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First stage of decennial census kicks off today
The estimated cost of this census is Rs5 billion, first stage will be completed by April 19.
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Lala’s tirades: Afridi loses his cool
Afridi says Indian media has negative approach, praises Pakistan's media for being a 'hundred times better'.
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ZAB’s ‘judicial murder’: SC to take up reference on 13th
Apex court yet to constitute bench to hear the presidential reference.
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Law and order : Two ASWJ men gunned down
Unrest in Liaquatabad, New Karachi as protesters take to the streets.
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Science Quiz: Staying informed to meet challenges
The winning teams, BSTR-P, BSS-Mardan and BSS-Peshawar Cantt, were awarded certificates, shields and trophies.
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KKH Realignment: NHA weighs options
Various options for the realignment of Karakoram Highway (KKH) at Attabad Lake reviewed.
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Acknowledgement: Services of artisans, other professionals appreciated
Lok Virsa organises a plaque unveiling ceremony at National Monument Museum.
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Violence against women: Victims: Raped once, violated twice
Report lambasts media for dealing irresponsibly with rape cases.
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Rasheed Butt: a calligrapher par excellence
From Nighat Rizvi to the Tunisian Ambassador, Islamabad’s finest submerged Khaas Gallery.
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President condoles Zahoor Awan’s death
President Asif Ali Zardari condoled the death of noted columnist, writer, author and teacher Dr Zahoor Awan.
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Regimental suppression: Teacher sacked for speaking his mind
Students, teachers hold protest to condemn the “prejudicial move” by the university rector.
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Illegal constructions at Margallas questioned
Parliamentary panel takes notice of plots allotment, unchecked construction.
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Currency: Rupee weakens, overnight rates higher
The rupee weakened against the dollar amid high demand for the US currency from importers.
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Amendment: State Bank renews status of ECAIs
The State Bank of Pakistan has renewed the status of external credit assessment institutions.
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Power generation: Firm purchases Chinese boiler for $7.5m
The boiler will be shipped to Pakistan within 100 days.
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Recommencement : Pak-Iran trade point reopened
Zero point, a trade point between Pakistan and Iran has been reopened.
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PLEA : FPCCI seeks economic help from UK
FPCCI has urged the British premier to provide direct market access for Pakistani products on zero rate duty.
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Wheat : Six purchase centres set up
The Food Department has set up six wheat purchasing centres at Bhulwal Tehsil and Kotmoman.
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Remembering Zulfikar Ali Bhutto
They need to ask themselves whether this is something that Mr Bhutto himself would have wanted.